Montgomery Smith
A Cognac-based cocktail with Benedictine and Fernet Branca, garnished with a lemon twist. It has no citrus acidity, is off-dry, and is about 28% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume118 ml
Strength28% ABV
Alcohol32 ml (26 g)81 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5.1 g (4.3%)1.5 sugar cubes
Aciditynone
SweetnessOff-dry
Nate Dumas, “New York” (2007)
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